Green Hummus is an easy way to make veggies more exciting and give everything a bright, fresh twist. Made in 10 minutes, it’s creamy, garlicky, and perfect as a veggie dip or a spread for wraps and sandwiches.
"Soooo good! Finally a hummus recipe that I actually looking forward to eat! I have not found a hummus recipe that suits me until I stumbled upon this one! Thanks for the recipe." -Zel
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 7 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 6
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 280 kcals and 7 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, kale, and lemon juice.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, nut-free.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: This hummus balances healthy fats (tahini + olive oil) with fresh greens and acid for a dip that’s creamy, vibrant, and versatile.
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Most recipes use green chickpeas for the color. These are basically chickpeas that were harvested early, before they fully mature. But this green chickpea hummus gets its vibrant color the easier way: blending in veggies. It’s my favorite “use up what’s in the fridge” trick (especially when there’s sad kale hanging out in the crisper 😅).
Ready in just five minutes, it’s the perfect throw-together snack and works on everything from sandwiches to soba noodle bowls. And because it’s creamy and mild, it’s an easy way to sneak more greens into your day without feeling like you’re eating a salad. Plus, it’s SO good as the base for a grilled vegetable hummus wrap.
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💭Why This Recipe Works
Herbs: It's easy to vary the herbs to bring out the exact flavor you want.
Quick to make: The green goddess hummus recipe is ready in under 10 minutes and stores well for easy meal prep.
Versatile: Having homemade green hummus in the fridge has so many uses and is an easy way to increase the vegetable intake of any dish.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Tahini: Sesame seed paste gives a unique flavor to the hummus while also helping give it a silky texture, just like in this roasted carrot hummus. If you don't have any on hand, sunflower seed butter will work as well.
- Lemon juice: While this does help with flavor, the reason you don't want to skip it is that it helps preserve the hummus as well.
- Chickpeas: Make sure the chickpeas are either from a can and rinsed or cooked fully. You want them soft so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
- Kale: Any greens can work for a green hummus but kale is a powerhouse. Learn how to soften kale to make it easier to blend.
- Olive oil: Any neutral oil will work here, but we use extra virgin olive oil the most.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Different greens: The kind of greens you choose will alter the taste of the hummus. Spinach has a very mild flavor, whereas cilantro and parsley give a stronger, earthy feel.
Seasonings: Taste test the hummus and adjust any of the seasonings to your personal preference. Adding a bit more lemon brings a brighter flavor if you like tang.
Roasted: Before you make the hummus, roast the chickpeas lightly (don't let them get crunchy) with oil and salt to bring out a more comforting flavor.
How To Make Green Hummus
Step 1: In a powerful blender, add the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, onion powder, cumin, and salt. Blend until combined.
Step 2: Add in the kale, chives, and chickpeas. Begin to blend on low. Use a tamper as needed.
Step 3: Add the water to help blend completely. Blend until everything is combined. Serve!
Expert Tips
This green hummus is thick. If you want to thin or smooth it out, add a tablespoon more of oil and tahini until you reach your desired texture. Know that the longer you blend it, the smoother it will be.
Keep the color bright and uplifting by using really fresh greens.
Store green chickpea hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
How To Use It
Though fresh green chickpea hummus is commonly known as a veggie dip and tastes delicious with vegan amaranth crackers, you can use it for just about anything kind of like dill aioli. Learn how to eat hummus.
A few of our favorites are:
- the base in a quinoa salad wrap.
- on top of a plant-based Buddha Bowl in place of dressing.
- the spread on a tasty, crunchy, sprout & veggie sandwich.
- to top off a healthy chicken fajita bowl
- serve it as a s a game day appetizer especially served with something like easy bacon wrapped air fryer jalapenos.
Green Hummus FAQs
Not only does lemon add a burst of zesty flavor, but it also acts as a natural preservative to keep the hummus fresh longer.
Green hummus can use a base of regular or green chickpeas. It normally gets its color, though, from adding in fresh vegetables and herbs like cilantro, kale, or parsley.
To make green hummus without it tasting bitter, use mild greens like spinach. Stronger greens and herbs (like kale, cilantro, or lots of parsley) can taste bitter, so start small and add more to taste. A squeeze of lemon juice also helps balance the flavor and keep it fresh.
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Easy Green Chickpea Hummus
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup tahini
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 lemon juiced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups packed kale
- 1.75 cups cooked chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon chives
Instructions
- In a powerful blender or a food processor, add the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, onion powder, cumin and salt.
- Blend until combined.
- Add in the kale, chives and chickpeas.
- Begin to blend on low. If using a blender, you will need a tamper to keep it going.
- Add the water to help blend completely.
- Blend until everything is combined.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Zel says
Soooo good! Finally a hummus recipe that I actually looking forward to eat! I have not found a hummus recipe that suit me until I stumbled upon this one! Thanks for the recipe.
fitasamamabear says
Happy you liked it!
Chantelle says
The texture was perfect, thick and creamy just like I love my hummus. My partner and I enjoyed it as a spread to veggie sandwich and it was so delicious. I'll never go back to store-bought again!
fitasamamabear says
So happy you enjoyed it!
Eda says
Decided to make this green hummus for myself and I can't believe my kids were interested enough to try and they absolutely enjoyed it! Healthy, delicious and I definitely have to add this on a veggie sandwich next time.
fitasamamabear says
Great when kids like it!
Irene says
Even my hubby, who's not a huge fan of kale, enjoyed this hummus! The flavors are so well-balanced and pairs well with my favorite veggies.
fitasamamabear says
Always a win when hubby's approve!
Celestine says
This hummus recipe is one of my favorites among the many that I've tried. It is so creamy, smooth with just the right amount of thickness. Even my kids, who are usually picky about veggies enjoyed it. So good!
fitasamamabear says
It's such a fun color, kids love it.
Annmarie says
I have been loving me some hummus lately - love this recipe, looks so festive and delicious 🙂
fitasamamabear says
Hummus is perfect because you can just keep dipping and it's all healthy!! I'm a muncher so I love it
Deborah @ Confessions of mother runner says
Great way to get some kale into your kids' diets! Would love to have you join our meatless Monday linkup today. Check out the details on my page
fitasamamabear says
I LOVE sneaking in veggies! It makes life fun haha I'll check out the link up- I've never done one!
fitasamamabear says
Yes! I LOVE sneaking veggies in haha it makes it fun 😀 I'll check out the link up- I've never done one before!